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By on 18 April, 2017
So Zubuchon set up shop in Manila. The endlessly controversial “best pig in the world” is now available outside of Cebu. I’m not really a big lechon fan in general so I’m not one to get into arguments of what’s best or not. I just know what I like. I’ve only had the opportunity to …read »
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By on 19 October, 2016
I was in Malabon recently to see some relatives. And it’s fascinating how. when with family, one inevitably ends up talking about food. We were with some aunts and were discussing how our elders prepared the best pansit Malabon. Matter of factly. With a lot more vegetables and pork and smoked fish (tinapa toppings) that …read »
By on 30 August, 2016
My food radar doesn’t seem to work in the BGC area. So it was great to have a friend point out Fowlbread to me. It’s a pretty straight up place; having a fried chicken sandwich as their cornerstone on the menu. Like a gussied up Zinger but better. As always I try to sample their spiciest …read »
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By on 8 August, 2016
I was in Bacolod recently for a weekend. I had never been there and didn’t know what to expect; but my hosts summed it all up by saying there’s nothing to do but eat. And eat we did. I was amazed at how everything was just 5 minutes from everywhere; mostly along the Lacson Street …read »
By on 20 July, 2016
carnitas The Filipinos’ tastebuds are getting more global each day. Who’d have thought that Manila would ever have several decent options for taco cravings. It’s something that I’m truly thankful for. A promising new player is Lagrima. Not serving up Tex-Mex nor Cal-Mex but Oaxacan styley Mexican food (by way of Cebu). chili verde and …read »
By on 4 July, 2016
Santol is in season. Over the years I’ve adapted the buro recipe I’ve made for green mangoes I posted earlier here for when there’s abundance of santol. And I must say I like using this fruit more now than mangoes for preserving. It produces this unique, almost meaty texture and floral flavor. Sweet, sour, a …read »
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